As a BBB Accredited (Ottawa) processing firm, PAC serves clients from coast to coast with the successful preparation and government submission of Pardon and Waiver applications. We are not just administrators; we are advocates. Our dedicated team of Officers, Assistants, Paralegals, and Case Managers approach each application with the same care and attention as if it were their own.
PAC is committed to 100% honesty and accuracy. That means we never accept an application unless eligibility requirements can be met, and we only proceed when we can confidently deliver a complete and correct submission. By using RCMP Accredited Fingerprints and adhering to the strict standards of the Criminal Records Act (Canada) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, we help our clients move forward with confidence and compliance.
We also understand that this journey is deeply personal. That’s why we’re bound by a nationwide Privacy Policy that guarantees confidentiality and discretion. Your information is never shared, distributed, or sold; period.
The benefits of a successful application are profound: peace of mind, improved job prospects, confidence in travel, and a true sense of closure. If you’re ready to take that next step toward your future, PAC is ready to help.
• The Parole Board requires fresh, digitally certified prints.
• They confirm your identity and link your record accurately.
• Old prints or uncertified copies aren’t accepted.
Even if you were fingerprinted years ago, new digital fingerprints tie your application to the national RCMP database today. It’s the Board’s way of ensuring accuracy and preventing identity mix-ups. PAC uses accredited providers and monitors the results to avoid delays.
• It starts once all parts of your sentence are fully done.
• That includes probation, restitution, and fines.
• PAC calculates the correct date to avoid filing too early.
If you paid your fine years ago but finished probation later, the waiting period doesn’t begin until the probation ends. Filing too soon is one of the most common mistakes people make. PAC double-checks all completion dates before submission.
• Yes — eligibility doesn’t guarantee approval.
• The Board reviews each case to confirm rehabilitation.
• PAC helps applicants present strong supporting evidence.
Even if every box is checked, the Board still wants to see genuine rehabilitation. They look for stability, positive change, and reasons a Record Suspension would benefit you and the community. PAC helps present your case clearly and persuasively.
• Count from the date your last sentence ended.
• The type of offence (summary or indictable) decides the length.
• PAC calculates your eligibility date with precision.
Getting this wrong can set you back months or years. PAC reviews your entire record, confirms all completion dates, and identifies the exact moment your waiting period ends so the application can be filed at the right time.
• No — a Record Suspension applies across all of Canada.
• You’ll still need police checks from everywhere you’ve lived.
• PAC handles the coordination between jurisdictions.
A change in address doesn’t change eligibility. What matters is where your convictions happened and where you’ve lived. PAC ensures that all necessary police checks, no matter the province, are included in your package.
• There’s no official fast-track option.
• Submitting a complete, accurate file avoids major delays.
• PAC monitors and follows up with the Parole Board to keep things moving.
Everyone wishes there was a “rush service,” but the Parole Board treats every case equally. The real way to save time is to avoid mistakes. PAC’s process ensures that your file meets the Board’s requirements the first time.
• It’s a separate, extraordinary request for clemency.
• Granted only in rare, exceptional circumstances.
• Most people apply for a Record Suspension instead.
The Royal Prerogative of Mercy is like asking the government to make a special exception—something that happens only in extreme hardship or wrongful conviction cases. For nearly everyone else, the Record Suspension process is the proper route. PAC helps applicants stay on the realistic, successful path.
Law changes can create confusion, but the Parole Board looks at the date of your first offence to decide which rules apply. PAC keeps up to date with these details so your file follows the correct process no matter when the conviction occurred.
The PBC provides official background, but they don’t walk applicants through the process. It’s easy to misread small details that cause big delays. PAC’s experience bridges that gap, turning legal language into clear steps toward approval.
After a Record Suspension, most jobs will come up clear. However, for positions involving children, the elderly, or people with disabilities, additional background levels apply. PAC helps applicants understand those differences so there are no surprises later.
